David Garrett
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David Garrett
@davidosu.bsky.social
Host of Journey with a Cinephile. Member of the Independent Film Critics of America.

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Cannibal Mukbang isn't your average horror film. Director Aimee Kuge masterfully blends romantic-comedy conventions with dark, thought-provoking themes like trauma, gender roles, and digital consumption. A compelling watch that’s deeper than simple thrills!
January 16, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Check out the wild 1985 Mexican horror flick, Cemetery of Terror! This film is a wild ride, Evil Dead-inspired ride that blends slasher elements with supernatural horror, all starting with a mischievous Halloween prank that revives a Satanic serial killer named Devlon.
January 14, 2026 at 1:56 PM
New Review: For God’s Sake Wake Her Up delves into the real terror of sleep paralysis, blending it with folk horror and powerful themes of grief and isolation. With notable performances from Sarah Crawford and Mamie Kakimoto, the film is a compelling, genuinely creepy watch.
January 13, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Hello and welcome listeners to Episode 322 of Journey with a Cinephile: A Horror Movie Podcast. In this episode, your tour guide, David Garrett Jr., celebrates the start of a new calendar year by recapping his top horror films of 2025. It will be the Top 100, Honorable Mentions and Bottom 10.
January 12, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Marshmallow is not your average summer camp horror! This highly effective genre blend subverts expectations, shifting from a slasher to a nuanced sci-fi horror that explores trauma and control. With a strong lead performance and a compelling payoff,
January 9, 2026 at 1:30 PM
New Review Alert! Dive into the "fascinating and unsettling horror interpretation" of a lesser-known biblical apocrypha with The Carpenter's Son. Starring Nicolas Cage, Noah Jupe, and FKA twigs, director Lofty Nathan delivers a thoughtful and atmospheric slow-burn horror story
January 8, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Ready for a horror-comedy that hits close to home? My new review for The Parenting (2025) is here! This film brilliantly blends the classic "meet the parents" trope with a haunted house premise to explore deeper themes of generational anxiety.
January 7, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Dive into the dark and entertaining Christmas-themed slasher, Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025), directed by Mike P. Nelson. This update successfully blends trauma-driven horror with an engaging anti-hero narrative, honoring the original while bringing a fresh, supernatural vision.
January 6, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Night of the Reaper Review is Live! Don't let the slasher setup fool you—this 2025 film is a surprisingly effective murder mystery anchored by strong performances from Jessica Clement and Ryan Robbins.
January 5, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Predator: Badlands is a bit different approach to the franchise. Director Dan Trachtenberg delivers a solid sci-fi experience through the eyes of Dek, a "runt" Yautja. Plus, the dynamic with the synthetic Thia is an unexpected twist on the traditional hunt.
January 2, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Wyatt Zombro's solo horror short, Rear Projection (2025), is a chilling and impressive found footage effort that establishes an unnerving atmosphere with minimal resources. Read our full review on this story of a man, a free rear projection TV, and a night of terror that follows!
January 1, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Hello and welcome listeners to Episode 25 of JwaC Presents Depp Dive: A Depper Look into Johnny’s Feature Filmography. Your host David Garrett Jr. is joined by his Co-Captain and wife, Jaime. For this episode, our first film was one that neither of us had seen before in
January 1, 2026 at 1:11 PM
New review is up for the 2025 found-footage horror film, Evidence of the Boogeyman! This low-budget paranormal mockumentary taps into an unsettling, isolated atmosphere and delivers some chilling moments with effective sound design. While the story might be thin and the execution familiar,
December 31, 2025 at 1:09 PM
My review for Dangerous Animals is out! Sean Byrne's latest is a compelling thriller that delivers on its premise, blending survival horror with the serial killer sub-genre. Jai Courtney delivers a terrifying performance as the shark-obsessed villain, Tucker.
December 30, 2025 at 1:14 PM